Replacement Recoil Pad

gregliggett · 09-17-2018, 08:36 PM

Hello All. I inherited a Trojan 20 ga, manufactured in 1923. It is in very fine shape, with the exception of the recoil pad, which has "melted" and become very hard.

I thought it would be worth trying to find an original pad to replace it with. Does anyone know where I can buy one?

Thank you for any input.

gregliggett · 09-17-2018, 08:38 PM

Thought I had included a picture before.

Dean Romig · 09-17-2018, 08:43 PM

Hi Gregg, where in the US are you?

A Silvers style pad would likely be most appropriate, but it would probably be best if a good stock man were to install it for you.

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gregliggett · 09-17-2018, 08:45 PM

I am in Montana.

J. A. EARLY · 09-17-2018, 09:13 PM

Since it was a family gun why not put back what the relative had on it? It is a Hawkins heart/diamond shaped pad, and you can find them at Brownells.

344-000-010WB
Hawkins Recoil Pad, Diamond Vent

Mfr Part: PP010

https://www.brownells.com/shooting-a...urer_1=GALAZAN

Michael D Hankinson · 09-17-2018, 09:16 PM

What kind of lace on leather pads might fit a Parker like that and what period did they start appearing on shotguns?

gregliggett · 09-17-2018, 09:20 PM

That is a great suggestion. Thanks for the tip.

Drew Hause · 09-17-2018, 09:28 PM

Jerry is correct. Here is the Hawkins Model 25 pre-squished

gregliggett · 09-17-2018, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew Hause

Jerry is correct. Here is the Hawkins Model 25 pre-squished

Thank you. Do you know if this was an original pad when it was purchased? I have read that some Parkers had the pad, and some were added afterward. I think this is original, but not sure.

J. A. EARLY · 09-17-2018, 09:36 PM

On a Trojan one can safely bet it was added later, and the Hawkins you have was a popular design to be used. If you pull the old pad and see more than two screw holes it was added. But if the stock is less than the standard approximately 14 inches, it was cut and there may only be two holes.